Specialized roubaix for 600cad, are the chains worn out?
Are the chains supposed and gears supposed to look like that, theyre a bit dark, or is that normal? is that fine or is that rusted.
Also if its normal is that a good price or should i ask for 600, first road bike, thanks!
The only way to check a chain is to use a good quality chain wear tool. The best ones tend to be a metal ruler like device with hooks that interface with the chain. ex Shimano TL-CN42 or Park Tool CC-4.2
The sprockets and chain look dry. There is old oil that has combined with dirt and dust. Degreasing, rinsing, drying and relubing the chain would be a good idea.
There may be other maintenance problems that have been ignored. The bike looks like it has been plucked from a basement or garage after sitting for several years. Tires may be cracking, bearings may need replacement or new grease, cables may need replacement. There is a chance it might not need any of that. I would consider pricing a tuneup and trying to get the better part of that off the bike.
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In my area in Canada I’d pay between 300ish CAD max for this. rim brake, older cassette, plus need to redo the consumables.
The chain, cassette, and brakes all probably need to be replaced or given a lot of love which could easily be another 2-300.
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The only way to check a chain is to use a good quality chain wear tool. The best ones tend to be a metal ruler like device with hooks that interface with the chain. ex Shimano TL-CN42 or Park Tool CC-4.2
The sprockets and chain look dry. There is old oil that has combined with dirt and dust. Degreasing, rinsing, drying and relubing the chain would be a good idea.
There may be other maintenance problems that have been ignored. The bike looks like it has been plucked from a basement or garage after sitting for several years. Tires may be cracking, bearings may need replacement or new grease, cables may need replacement. There is a chance it might not need any of that. I would consider pricing a tuneup and trying to get the better part of that off the bike.
In my area in Canada I’d pay between 300ish CAD max for this. rim brake, older cassette, plus need to redo the consumables.
The chain, cassette, and brakes all probably need to be replaced or given a lot of love which could easily be another 2-300.
It’s a 2007 base model.
[https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/2007%20Specialized%20Roubaix/?condition=GOOD](https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/2007%20Specialized%20Roubaix/?condition=GOOD)
I wouldn’t bother to use the prices on that site, but I wanted to show you the year.
The Specialized Roubaix was first released in 2004…
I really like the Roubaix, I’ve owned three, I own two now in fact, but I wouldn’t want to own this one for any reason.
If I did own it, I’d pop it on an indoor cycle trainer or give it away for free to charity.